Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Classic Literary Fiction - New Hardback Edition

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789124026844
Publisher: Rupa Publications

Overview
Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's best-loved novel, a sparkling comedy of manners that has enchanted readers since 1813. This brand-new hardback edition from Rupa Publications brings the wit, romance and social satire of Regency England to your shelf in a durable, giftable format. Follow Elizabeth Bennet and the proud Mr. Darcy as first impressions are challenged, pride is humbled, and true love finally wins through. A must-own classic for any home library.

About the Book
Set among the rolling countryside of Hertfordshire, Pride and Prejudice follows the five Bennet sisters as their mother schemes to see them married off to men of fortune. At the heart of the story is the witty, independent-minded Elizabeth Bennet, whose sharp tongue and quick judgement bring her into conflict with the wealthy, seemingly haughty Mr. Darcy. Their prickly first encounters give way, over the course of balls, letters, misunderstandings and revelations, to one of literature's most celebrated love stories.
Austen's genius lies in her precise, ironic observation of the manners, morals and marriage market of her age. Through memorable characters such as the foolish Mr. Collins, the scheming Caroline Bingley and the endearingly sensible Jane Bennet, she skewers vanity and hypocrisy while championing integrity, self-knowledge and genuine affection. Endlessly reread and adapted for stage and screen, Pride and Prejudice remains as fresh, funny and moving today as when it was first published, and this new hardback printing preserves the complete, unabridged original text for a new generation of readers.

• Complete, unabridged text of Austen's original 1813 novel
• Sturdy new hardback binding built to last and display beautifully
• One of the most influential romance novels in English literature
• Perfect for students, book clubs and lifelong Austen fans
• An ideal gift edition for birthdays, graduations or Christmas

About the Author
Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, established her as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Born in Steventon, Hampshire, she wrote six major novels, including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, all published anonymously during her lifetime. Renowned for her irony, social commentary and realism, Austen's keen insight into character and society has ensured her enduring popularity, with her novels continuing to inspire countless adaptations, sequels and scholarly study worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Classic
Witty, romantic and endlessly quotable, Pride and Prejudice rewards every re-read. This handsome new hardback makes the perfect keepsake edition for collectors, students and anyone falling in love with Austen for the first time.

Please Note: Please note this is a UK-sourced new copy; ISBN and edition cover are exactly as shown in the listing images.